Mike Ditka: Reflections on the 1985 Bears and Wisdom from Da Coach
- ISBN-10
- 1596701579
- ISBN-13
- 9781596701571
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Sports Publishing LLC
- Authors
- Mike Ditka, Rick Telander
Description
The 1985 Chicago Bears set a standard for NFL success that has not been exceeded in the past quarter-century. Head coach Mike Ditkas team not only handed the New England Patriots an embarrassing 46-10 defeat in Super Bowl XX, they dominated the NFL that season. In this softcover reissue of In Life, First You Kick Ass, Coach Ditkas memoir of the 1985 season, Da Coach relives the highs and lows of a season Chicago fans will never forget. Whether it was Walter Payton phoning Ditkas office pretending to be a woman named Yolanda or Jim McMahons regard for the healing power of acupuncture, rarely was there a dull moment in 1985. Ditka also turns serious, candidly addressing his DUI arrest and his strained relationship with defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan. All the colorful characters are here, from William The Refrigerator Perry and Mike Singletary to Willie Gault and Richart Dent. As Da Coach looks back after 20 years, his reflections reveal a singular focus that drove that 85 team to glory: in life, first you kick ass.n.
